#$%^&*AU2016231583A120161013.pdf#####ABSTRACT A tablet supplying portion of a medicine supply apparatus includes: a 5 tablet supplying portion body including a supply cell； a bottom plate； and a bottom plate supporting member. A second end portion of the bottom plate pivotally moves about a first end portion of the bottom plate supported by the tablet supplying portion body, whereby a lower opening portion of the supply cell is opened and closed. The bottom plate supporting member can restrict a 10 pivotal movement of the bottom plate. The tablet supplying portion body and the bottom plate supporting member are relatively movable in a horizontal direction. The bottom plate pivotally moves between a state where the lower opening portion is blocked from opening and an opened state, along with this relative movement. In a state where the bottom plate closes the lower opening 15 portion, at least part of an upper surface of the bottom plate is located higher, whereas a lower surface in a periphery of the lower opening portion is located lower. 8128283_1 (GHMatters) P97143.AU.1FIG. 1 12 11
